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Learn how to find, install and manage apps using the Marketplace for Android.

The Marketplace is a store that let's you find and install free and paid apps on your Android device. Marketplace apps are developed using open web technology, so any app you purchase or install on one device can be accessed on your other devices. {note}'''Enable Marketplace apps on your device''': Before you begin, please change your device's settings to allow Marketplace apps on your Android device: tap on the ''Settings'' menu on your device, then ''Security''. In the Security menu, select ''Unknown Sources'' or a similar option that lets you install apps from sources other than Google Play.{/note} __TOC__ =Find and install Open Web Apps on Android= When you open the Marketplace you'll be able to search for specific apps or browse apps by popularity or category. #To get to the Marketplace, tap the menu button [[Template:AndroidMenuLocation]], and then {menu Tools}, and finally, {menu Apps}. # The next screen will show you your existing apps and a link to the Marketplace. Tap {menu Browse the Marketplace} to get new apps. #;[[Image:new marketplace]] #Click on the links on top to see new or popular apps. You can also browse apps in the category you're interested in: #:[[Image:marketplace categories]] #*If you know the name of the app, search for it in the field above: #:[[Image:new marketplace search]] #Tap on an app to learn more about it. You'll see a descriptions, screenshots and reviews from other users. #When you find the right app, tap the blue button. The blue button will indicate whether the app is free or not. #:[[Image:Free and paid apps]] #:{note}'''Note:''' You'll need a Marketplace account to pay for an app. The process for purchasing an app differs between carrier and country. Just follow the simple on screen instructions.{/note} #Confirm that you want to install the app by tapping the {button Install} button and follow the prompts. #*An icon will appear on the home screen when the app is finished downloading. #*:[[Image:app home screen]] =Access your purchased apps through the Marketplace= Because Marketplace apps are developed using Open Web technology, you can use them on your desktop, Android and Firefox OS devices if you sign up for an account. #Sign in to the Marketplace by tapping the gear icon to the left of the screen and then choosing {button Sign In/Sign Up}. #Sign into the Marketplace using your [[What is Persona and how does it work? | Persona account]] or follow the prompts to create a new account. <!--Replace on October 15 with: " Sign into the Marketplace with your Firefox account or [[Use Firefox Accounts to manage your Marketplace apps | create a new account]].--> #Once you've signed in, you can access apps you've installed by tapping the gear icon to the left of the page and choose '''My Apps'''. #:[[Image:new my apps]] =Remove or uninstall Open Web Apps= You can uninstall apps purchased through the Marketplace the same way you would uninstall native Android apps: #To remove an app from your home screen, do a long-tap on the app and drag up towards the {menu Remove} option at the top of the home screen. #To uninstall an app, go to your app tray (or app drawer), then do a long-tap on the app you want to uninstall. Drag the app up towards the {menu Uninstall} option at the top of your screen. {note}'''Tip''': If your device does not display the {menu Uninstall} option when you do a long tap, try removing the app through your device's ''Settings'' menu: # Tap on your ''Settings'' menu, then tap ''Apps''. # Choose the app you want to remove, then tap on {menu Uninstall}. {/note}